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[[Browning M1919A4]] machine guns are used by Italian army. During the Portella della Ginestra massacre Giuliano's men also use two M1919s. | [[Browning M1919A4]] machine guns are used by Italian army. During the Portella della Ginestra massacre Giuliano's men also use two M1919s. | ||
[[Image:M1919A4_pintle.jpg|thumb|400px|none|Browning M1919A4 on an M31C pedestal mount - .30-06 Springfield]] | [[Image:M1919A4_pintle.jpg|thumb|400px|none|Browning M1919A4 on an M31C pedestal mount - .30-06 Springfield]] | ||
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[[Image:Sicilian-M1919-01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An M1919A4 is mounted on the army jeep.]] | [[Image:Sicilian-M1919-01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An M1919A4 is mounted on the army jeep.]] | ||
[[Image:Sicilian-M1919-02.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A close view at this machine gun.]] | [[Image:Sicilian-M1919-02.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A close view at this machine gun.]] | ||
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[[Image:Sicilian-M1919-03.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Passatempa ([[Andreas Katsulas]]) readies his M1919A4. He is also armed with a double barreled shotgun.]] | [[Image:Sicilian-M1919-03.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Passatempa ([[Andreas Katsulas]]) readies his M1919A4. He is also armed with a double barreled shotgun.]] | ||
[[Image:Sicilian-M1919-04.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Passatempa fires the machine gun.]] | [[Image:Sicilian-M1919-04.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Passatempa fires the machine gun.]] |
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The Sicilian is the 1987 feature film adaptation of the eponymous novel by Mario Puzo, the author of The Godfather (Puzo included references to Michael Corleone and Clemenza in his novel, but these were omitted in the film due to rights issues). Directed by Michael Cimino, the film chronicles the life and death of "Sicilian Robin Hood" Salvatore Giuliano (Christopher Lambert), infamous outlaw and separatist of late 1940s. This is a second movie about Giuliano; the previous one was filmed in Italy in 1961.
The following weapons were used in the film The Sicilian:
Revolvers
Webley .38 Mk IV
Salvatore Giuliano (Christopher Lambert) carries a Webley .38 Mk IV revolver in several scenes.
Smith & Wesson Model 10
During the attack on the train the Italian Army lieutenant (Danilo Mattei) is armed with a Smith & Wesson Model 10 revolver with long barrel. Terranova (Derrick Branche) carries Model 10 during the Portella della Ginestra massacre.
Pistols
M1911A1
A nickel plated M1911A1 pistol is Aspanu Pisciotta's (John Turturro) weapon of choice.
Beretta M1934
Beretta M1934 pistol is seen in hands of various characters including the unnamed boy (Justin Clark) who became one of the first members of Giuliano gang.
FN Model 1910
In one scene Cpl. Silvestro Canio (Michael Wincott) tries to shoot Giuliano with a FN Model 1910 pistol.
Walther P38
Terranova (Derrick Branche) carries a Walther P38 during the attack at the train.
Submachine Guns
M3 "Grease Gun"
M3 "Grease Gun" SMGs are used by Italian soldiers, Carabinieri, Mafia and Giuliano's outlaws.
MP40
MP40 SMGs are also used by Italian soldiers, Carabinieri, Mafia and Giuliano's outlaws.
Sten Mk II
Sten Mk II SMGs are also used by Giuliano's outlaws.
Fake Villar-Perosa M1915 SMG (based on Beretta Model 38A)
One of Giuliano's men is seen with a fake twin barreled Villar-Perosa M1915 SMG . It was made up by Long Mountain Outfitters from two inverted Beretta Model 38A (itself a descendant of the original Villar-Perosa) fitted with Bren front grip and a trigger group from an MG42.
Shotguns
Double barreled shotgun
Double barreled shotguns are widely used by various characters including outlaws, civilians and even monks.
Rifles
Carcano M91/38 Cavalry Carbine
Carcano M91/38 Cavalry Carbines are used by Italian soldiers and Carabinieri.
Karabiner 98k
Karabiner 98k rifles are used by Italian soldiers and Giuliano's outlaws.
Machine Guns
Browning M1919A4
Browning M1919A4 machine guns are used by Italian army. During the Portella della Ginestra massacre Giuliano's men also use two M1919s.
MG42
MG42 machine guns are used by Italian army.